Use of drones for desert locust control operations (Second field trial)

11/11/2025

Second field trial on the use of drones for desert locust control operations, conducted in Sur, Sultanate of Oman, in April 2025, showcasing innovative technologies for enhanced monitoring, precision spraying, and field efficiency.

The use and maintenance of Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) sprayers for locust control operation

30/10/2025

A regional workshop on sprayer maintenance and repair was held in Ismailia, Egypt, from 23 to 27 February 2025. The workshop aimed to enhance the skills of regional specialists responsible for pesticide application, recognizing sprayers as critical equipment for ensuring effective and timely desert locust control operations.

Applying the best media practices in desert locust control efforts

28/05/2025

Cairo, Egypt, 13–17 October 2024

CRC Activities 2022–2024 | Regional Efforts in Desert Locust Management

08/05/2025

This video highlights the key achievements and regional initiatives led by the Commission for Controlling the Desert Locust in the Central Region (CRC) between 2022 and 2024, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and national locust control units.